Amateur Talent Show

Never Forget

Dance the Night Away

at the 2011

Doddridge Co. Fair Amateur Talent Show

August 24, 2011

7:00 pm

Registration Deadline: August 17, 2011

Talent Show Rules

There are three divisions of competition: Jr. 11 & under, Teen 12-16, and Adult 17 & over.
Amateur acts only. (No professionals/working performers)
Group acts limited to five (5) members.
The oldest member of the group will determine the division of all group acts.
Acts must be no longer than 3 minutes. (If act is longer than 3 minutes, approval must be received from talent show director)
Acts must provide recorded music of good quality. CD’s are strongly encouraged, if you need help with a CD let me know. Have your tapes cued to the beginning. (Upbeat songs are best for grabbing audience attention and it’s ok to say hey to the audience if you want).
Acts will be scored on Appearance, Stage Presence, Sound Quality, Rhythm and Timing, and Overall Audience Appeal. Ten points awarded for each. (The judges appreciate dressing to perform)
The decisions of the judges will be final. ABSOLUTELY NO INFORMATION will be released to anyone except the contest directors. (Score sheets will NOT be shared with contestants).
Ties will be performed again at the judge’s discretion.
No gifts should be given to any contestants until the contest is over and contestants have left the stage.
The Fair Board is not responsible for lost articles. Contestants shall claim music, costumes, props, etc. at the stage area when the contest is over.
Contestants (group members) will pay $5.00 each (maximum of $25.00) per entry.
The show is limited to the first 12 entries in each division.
Contestants may compete only once. (Group or solo).
You must pre-register to perform in the show.
Late entries are discouraged, however you may contact directors